CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Problem
- Xos, Inc. (Xos) is recalling certain 2021-2022 SV05 Stepvan vehicles. The tire and loading information label has an incorrect front gross axle weight rating, which could lead to an unintentional overloading of the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 120, "Wheels and Rims-Other than Passenger Car," and 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
- Risk
- An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Xos will mail replacement labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 6, 2023. Owners may contact Xos customer service at 1-818-316-1890. Xos's number for this recall is REC 001-23.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2021-2022 Xos SV05 stepvan vehicles have a tire and loading information label that lists an incorrect front gross axle weight rating. Because the label states the wrong limit, the vehicle could be unintentionally overloaded. These vehicles also do not meet the labeling requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 120 and 49 CFR Part 567.
An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash. Owners should be aware that the label they rely on for safe loading may be inaccurate until it is replaced.
Xos will mail replacement labels to owners free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 6, 2023. If you have questions, contact Xos customer service at 1-818-316-1890 and reference recall number REC 001-23. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| XOS SV05 | 20212022 |
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